10 19 10 City Council Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
October 19, 2020
Roussel!, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Buol, Sprank, Cavanagh
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
This meeting will be conducted virtually.
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October 19, 2020
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WORK SESSION
1. 6:00 PM - Project H.O.P.E Third Quarterly Report for 2020
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Peter Supple from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will present the 202 Third
Quarterly report for Project H.O. P. E.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Salute to Women Awards Presentations
A Telegraph Herald representative will present Police Officer Nicole Salazar with the "Woman to
Watch" award and City of Dubuque Human Rights Director Kelly Larson with the "Woman
Who Makes a Difference" award.
Media Services will present a brief video(s) of the awards ceremony.
2. COVID-19 Update
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of Dubuque, will provide an update
on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Gentleman Day (October 21, 2020)
On behalf of Waypoint Services / United Way.
2. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 25-31, 2020)
On behalf of the City of Dubuque.
3. Extra Mile Day Proclamation (November 1, 2020)
On behalf of AmeriCorps Dubuque and Extra Mile Day America.
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 10/5, 10/6, 10/7; Civil Service Commission of 9/30; Library Board of
Trustees Council Update #2020 or 9/24; Zoning Advisory Commission of 10/7; Proof of Publication for
City Council proceedings of 9/21, 9/28, 9/30.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
LaTakka Bolds for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa,
the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: LaTakka Bolds for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer to make certain payments
of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award for 701 Bluff Street
City Manager recommending approval of a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award to Ken Lin for a
combined Facade Grant and Planning & Design Grant to create a Dumpling Factory and Brewery
restaurant at 701 Bluff Street.
RESOLUTION Approving a Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and K&L Leasing for
the redevelopment of 701 Bluff Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Partners for Places Mini -Grant Application
City Attorney recommending approval of a funding request to the Funders Network Partners for Places
mini -grant program that will gather information related to barriers in Dubuque's frontline neighborhoods.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Pre -Annexation Agreement with Callista M Decker Estate for 7985 Schueller Heights
Road in Decker Acres
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with the Callista M. Decker Estate
in conjunction with a request for approval of the Plat of Survey for property located at 7985 Schueller
Heights Road.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Callista
M. Decker Estate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Final Plat of Survey for Decker Acres / Callista M. Decker Estate
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Decker Acres in Dubuque
County as requested by Webber Surveying, LLC on behalf of the Callista M. Decker Estate.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of Decker Acres in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission
recommendations for two projects for funding from the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Special Projects Grant Funding Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2021
City Manager recommending concurrence with the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission's
recommendations to fund the FY2021 Special Project grant applications.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
11. Walgreen Co. Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement
Senior Counsel recommending approval of a Stipulation of Settlement for a property tax appeal filed by
Walgreen Co., #9708, for their property located at 55 JFK Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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12. Investment Management Services Selection
City Manager recommending approval of Investment Management Services to Dubuque Bank and Trust,
Dana Investment Advisor, and BTC Capital.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Investment Custodian Services Selection
City Manager recommending approval of Investment Custodian Services to MidWestOne Bank.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Moody's Investors Service Annual Issuer Comment on Outstanding General Obligation
Bonds
City Manager submitting the annual issuer comment report from Moody's Investors Service on the
outstanding general obligation bonds and affirming the City's credit rating of Aa3.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Moody's Investors Service Annual Issuer Comment on Outstanding Water Revenue
Bonds
City Manager submitting the annual issuer comment report from Moody's Investors Service on the
outstanding water revenue bonds and affirming the City's credit rating of A2.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Accepting the 22nd St./Kaufmann Ave. Storm Sewer Improvement Project (White Street
to Kleine Street)
City Manager recommending acceptance of the 22nd Street / Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer
Improvements Project (White Street to Kleine Street), as completed by Portzen Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 22nd Street / Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project
(White Street to Kleine Street) and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the3 22nd Street / Kaufmann Avenue Storm
Sewer Improvements Project (White Street to Kleine Street)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Accepting the Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the Julien Dubuque Drive
Sanitary Project, as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Company, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Project and authorizing the payment to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Accepting the NW Arterial - JFK Intersection Right Turn Lane Improvements
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the Northwest Arterial —
JFK Intersection Right Turn Lane Improvements Project, as completed by Midwest Concrete, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Northwest Arterial - JFK Intersection Right -Turn Lane Improvements
Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Financial Report
City Manager recommending approval to file the Fiscal Year 2020 State of Iowa Annual Financial Report
with the State of Iowa Auditor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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20. Appointment of Liaison to Community Development Advisory Commission
Housing Commission recommending approval to appoint Hiliary Dalton as the Housing Commission liaison
to the Community Development Advisory Commission
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Appointment of Liaison to Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
Housing Commission recommending that Commissioner Amy Eudaley continue as the Housing
Commission liaison to the Housing Trust Fund Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Iowa Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning and Healthy Homes
Funding and an Agreement with the Visiting Nurse and Dubuque County Board of
Health.
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Dubuque County Board of Health and the
Iowa Department of Public Health for continued funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program, and a renewed agreement with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association for services related to
the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Healthy Homes Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Proposed Amendment to Master Co -Location and Shared Services Agreement Between
the City of Dubuque and Wisconsin Independent Network (WIN)
City Manager recommending approval of an Amendment to the Master Co -Location and Shared Services
Agreement with Wisconsin Independent Network.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Proposed Amendments to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement Between
the City and Unite Private Network
City Manager recommending Council approval of an Amendment to the Master Co -Location and Shared
Services Agreement with Unite Private Network.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Grant of Easement for Public Utilities from O'Rourke Farms, LLC
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Permanent Public Utility Easement on and across
O'Rourke Farms, L.L.C. property on Olde Davenport Road for the purpose of constructing water main
and sanitary sewer to provide service to the new Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT)
Maintenance Facility.
RESOLUTION Accepting Grant of Permanent Public Utility Easement on and across O'Rourke Farms,
LLC Property on Olde Davenport Road in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
26. Dubuque Main Street Iowa Program Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021
City Manager recommending approval of the Program Agreement between Dubuque Main Street Ltd.,
The City of Dubuque and the Iowa Economic Development Authority, and approval of a resolution
supporting the agreement.
RESOLUTION Approving an Agreement by and among the Iowa Economic Development authority,
Dubuque Main Street, LTD and the City of Dubuque providing for the Dubuque Main Street Program in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
27. Signed Contract(s)
Hoglund Bus Co., Inc. for four (4) paratransit minibuses for the Jule's paratransit fleet.
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28. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as required by City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article
B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items. Please
come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to speak to is
being considered.
1. Request to Rezone 785 Groveland Place
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Wilma
McDonell to rezone property located at 785 Groveland Place from C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial to C-3 General Commercial to allow for an auto sales lot, and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending denial of the request.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 785 Groveland
Place from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Concur with Denial OR Motion B, Motion A with a Super Majority
2. Request to Rezone Property at 12481 Kennedy Road / Rustic Point Estates
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Brian
Riniker to rezone property located at 12481 Kennedy Road / a portion of Rustic Point Estates,
from R-1 Single -Family Residential to R-2 Two Family Residential, and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying a portion of 12481 Kennedy Road from R-1 Single -Family
Residential District to R-2 Two -Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Citizens are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
Input which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Response to Executive Order on Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping
Correspondence from Mayor Buol on behalf of the City Council to President Trump and
Dubuque's Federal Legislators expressing concern with Executive Order 13950 on Combatting
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Race and Sex Stereotyping.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2 Request for Work Session - Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Update
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule the Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly
Update work session for Monday, November 16, at 6:00 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
3. Request for Two Work Sessions for COVID-19 Updates
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule the COVI D-19 Update Work
Sessions for Monday, November 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.; and Monday, January 4, 2021 at 5:30
p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th
St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting.
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assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD/TTY (563) 690-6678,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay
Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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